Focus, Money (and lack of), Self-Doubt, CEO Success Style, Revenue Generating Activities vs. Non-Revenue Generating Activities, so many thing you need to think about as a CEO and business owner. Where do you turn to? How do you balance it all? In the last post of my series on the Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask, I’m going to let you know my thoughts on these two questions! 11. There is so much information and so many personal development programs out there. I’ve bought them all yet … [Read more...]
Creating Steady Cash Flow: Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask – Part 6
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Creating Steady Cash Flow: Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask – Part 5
May 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ahh, today we are talking about self-doubt and how it can effect your income as well as your cash flow. After running your business for a while, having a few successes, it’s completely normal (and expected) to hit a few roadblocks on your way. So what are the questions I get from CEO’s around success and self-doubt? Read on below. 9. I was so successful in my career and as a business owner I feel like a big, fat failure. I went to business because I thought I would get to be my own boss … [Read more...]
Creating Steady Cash Flow: Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask – Part 4
May 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
How successful are you in creating and managing a steady-cash flow? As a CEO business coach, I receive many questions from business owners about what it takes. If you are just joining this series you may want to start with my first post on the Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask. Today we are going to talk a little more about expenses and not the revenue generating activities we’ve discussed in previous posts, so hold tight, here are the top questions I receive about when it’s time to … [Read more...]
Creating Steady Cash Flow: Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask – Part 3
April 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In the first two blogs in this series, we’ve talked about how to take your business to the next level with growth, sales, and clients. Today we are going to take a small step back and address the questions of how to have enough time in the day to get everything done! Someone once said; “Everyone on this planet is given the same 24 hours in the day. The question is: what do you choose to do with yours?” Knowing this, and knowing that there are super successful people doing amazing … [Read more...]
Creating Steady Cash Flow: Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask – Part 2
April 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In order to run a successful business, you need to create a steady flow of cash for sure. In our first blog on this topic we discussed how to make more money and how to gain more clients, which would both increase cash flow. The concept can sound simple but in order to do either you need to be out there networking and selling yourself or your product, which inevitably leads us to the next two questions small business owners ask. #3 Can I hire someone to do sales with me or can I hire … [Read more...]
Creating Steady Cash Flow: Top 12 Questions Business Owners Ask – Part 1
March 4, 2014 by 5 Comments
In order to run a successful business, you need to create a steady stream of cash flow. For many small business owners, this is easier said than done—leading them to worry, feel constantly stressed and have “bankruptcy” looming over their heads. In this series of articles, I answer the top questions most small business owners ask about successfully creating and managing cash flow. Read on to find out more. #1 How do I make more money? The short answer is… by selling more items or raising your … [Read more...]
3 Simple Business Growth Strategies You Can Start Today To Finish 2013 With a Cha-Ching
November 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
With all the articles on wrapping up the year, setting goals for next year, and the holidays around the corner, it can feel like 2013 has already ended. Like many of you, I still have several things I want to accomplish before the year ends. One of the questions I regularly get from busy entrepreneurs like you is “what can I do to hit my goals before the end of the year?”. Whether it be hitting your sales goals, completing that project or injecting some cash into your bank account – it … [Read more...]
Part 2: Is Your Networking Not Working? Do This ONE Thing and Put More Profits in Your Pocket
August 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
If I could only give ONE tip on what will increase a business owners bottom line and put more profits in their pocket, it is this: give your contacts a chance to say YES. According to the National Sales Executive Association it takes five to twelve contacts before someone buys from you and 80% of sales are made after the 5th contact. The same goes for referrals. Additionally, 48% of leads that are pursued are dropped after one contact. And here is the depressing one, 67% of the people you … [Read more...]
